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GAI to BZI: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,229 mi
8,416 km · 4,544 nm
10h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,229 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 43m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from BZI?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,229 miles (8,416 km, 4,544 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 7 hours ahead of Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to BZI?
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